The Bear Mountain Boat Shop

Thanks for the quick response. Would I not also have to shave the planks to keep the stern fair? Or can I "bevel" the stem and tip of the planks to clean it up? My concern is that the stem is already "fair" to the existing planking and to remove the gap I would need to remove pla...

Randy, I agree it's not a big issue, I am just trying to figure out the best way to remedy it. The stem almost 'squares' off at the planking and therefore creates a gap from being completely flush with the face of the planking. I'm looking for the best method to fill the gap. I am planning to instal...

I used the sanding stick method, and found that you definitely want to be at least 1/2 a plank further along, thus preventing possible outward angling of the strips...(don't ask how I know). It also reduces damage to the installed strip, if you don't have to keep running your sanding stick along the...

Not screwing it in... really wasn't comfortable with screwing as my stem were made a tad small to begin with. Also the stern was the first time I have ever used that much two part epoxy, and I was petrified of touching/moving the parts. Got over that fast with the bow stem.


Chris

I calved this off from my Freedom 17'9 Update post, hoping it wont get lost in the pile of photos... Here is the issue, the stern stem shifted slightly, and now I have about a milimeter of endgrain showing on the starboard side.... :crying https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-yNjn1i9RDto/U8ZqZ7CfBHI/A...

Back with a much delayed update. Family gatherings, funerals and sickness all colluded to hinder any real progress on the canoe. Here is the stern stem after the resin had cured, I had removed the lower straps, don't worry... there were 5 originally. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-h54EF7oHlwA/U8...

I have seen the light at the end of the tunnel, which unfortunately is passing through some of my strips... :laughing Some spectacular gaps aside, I am really happy with how she has gone together. Here is a photo of my ugly mug just as I successfully dry-fitted my football. https://lh4.googleusercon...

Beautiful work, and I am seriously jealous of the work space!!!!!

Chris.

Be afraid, be very afraid!!!! 3 Updates in 2014..... :sleepy Not as productive as I would have liked this week, my herringbone isn't lining up and I required the use of the patented "Ingenious strip" (Thank you Forum search) :applause . 2 strips to go before installing the football (visibl...

2nd update of the year... hold on to your hats, we are getting crazy around here!!!!! :laughing Here is the centre line, all nice and pretty; https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RDz6UGdkxFg/U5Wm1VmAj3I/AAAAAAAAHzo/Mpn4uJ4Gn44/s800/2014-06-07_08-58-40_227.jpg Bow interior, a few light gaps; https://lh...

Fast approaching the dreaded centre-line trim. Having a real difficult time lining up the centreline. With a string line, I can see that the marks are lined up, but can't seem to join 3 in one go to save my life.

What techniques do you find work best for you?


Cheers,


Chris

Man, I really haven't updated the update recently... :sad The temperatures have finally started to cooperate with my glue, and I re-started stripping the beast 3 weeks ago. I have passed the bilge turns, and have finally gotten to a point were I am comfortable approaching the keel-line from one side...

Are you referring to the bending of the stems over the forms? If so, I used Patrick's Dad's method of steam bending and it worked like a charm... I was able to make a simple steam tube with black drain pipe and a sheet of plexi. I might have posted an image here... I will check, otherwise I can uplo...

Your storage system is exactly what I am planning on doing. I was thinking of black ports, but I like your idea of painting a white panel... may have to borrow that idea.

Chris

Perhaps there is a local forum member who might be able to assist you in your shaping. On my 17'9 Freedom, all my strips have been attaching to the inner stem vertically. I am just getting to the stem curve, and have yet to have any real change to the orientation of the stripes to the stem. I am def...